... and it was my decision...

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To do this the old fashion way...

Everything is wet sanded. ugh.




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[rphillips]

It seems many times the old fashioned way may be better than the new and improved. Looking good so far.

[Cipher]

Imagine prepping a jumbo jet!
prep work is the key to a perfect finish show us the after when available.

[nvr2old]

What bike are you painting? Is it the one used as your avatar?

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What bike are you painting? Is it the one used as your avatar?

No... Because of the avatar pic I had a bunch of parts left over from a 77 GS750. Wasn't sure what I was going to do because importing a frame from outside of Florida costs way to much in licensing fees. Finally got lucky, found a Florida frame and built a 750.

Prior to painting.
77 GS750
bored 4mm
period correct 4 into 1

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What bike are you painting? Is it the one used as your avatar?

This is the scoot in the avatar pic.

This list is as it sits in this pic - as of today 09.29.2023 its actually only the frame and engine right now. finishing the frame over the next few weeks now that the above 750 is getting done
77 GS750 frame - 08/77 - registered and insured in the state of Florida - in my name LOL.
78/9 GS1000 engine - stock as of now except for the Dyna pick up and coils. Carbs in this pic are Kawasaki VM 26's (1975 KZ900 still in the family - bored to an 1172 and fun)
2002 GSXR F&R suspension, brakes, wheels, clip ons,
1993 ZX11 gear sets
late model Bonneville seat pan - 1 off - guy built a test piece - I got lucky and found it.
The side covers are not going to be on this bike as I have a 1/2 piece of sheet aluminum (4mm ?) that I am going to make side covers and a rear number plate.
The gas tank is a 550/650 tank - came with this frame and the above 750 tins and will only be on it for "show." I am building a tank for racing.
I deal with calibration gas for sensors in our generators and the bottles are cool.
Trying to build this with as many OE parts as I can as I plan on visiting Beeville, Bonneville and pay a visit to the boys at the SDBA.
It's been fun and I have ridden it in this confirguration. Front wheel is happy and the real wheel spins uncontrolably for some unknown reason but I am diagnosing it
Busted the local speed limit with no issues - so far.
You won't believe how light it is...



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Just a small update of what's to come. Yes, you can see the trees in the reflection...


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Another sampling of rattle can paint looking good...


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[LAB3]

I've seen and done rattlecan paint jobs, the end results are all about how much patience and effort you put into it

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1st wet sand with both colors. Found a couple of blemishes that I've taken care of.
Hopefully this weekend I'll be able to finish this tank....

You don't realize how big it is until you're trying to wet sand with it in your lap... LOL




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I did get the left side cover completed from a paint standpoint.


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[unfocused]

With the good, comes a mistake. I was peeling the tape and...well... can I get a life line or a door-over

As they say - It Happens...

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... and for those of you that weren't thinking about hot dogs...

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I am this far/close...

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The other side...

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